Former Congressional Chief of Staff Roger Szemraj Joins Olsson, Frank and Weeda as Counsel
[WASHINGTON-June 25] Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P.C. (Olsson Frank), a leading Washington, D.C. law and lobbying firm serving clients in agriculture, food, drugs, medical devices and health care policy, today announced that Roger Szemraj, former Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) will join the firm effective June 25. Mr. Szemraj will serve as Counsel.
Mr. Szemraj brings over 30 years of experience working on House appropriations. In addition to serving as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Kaptur, he's also served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Bob Traxler (D-Mich.) and Congressman Jim Barcia (D-Mich.). Throughout his career, his focus has been on policy, funding and operations of programs of USDA and FDA including food assistance programs, international food aid and development programs, food safety issues, and trade issues. Mr. Szemraj has also worked with USDA on biofuel opportunities and research programs.
Mr. Szemraj said, "I'm proud of the years I've spent working on Capitol Hill, especially my work on USDA and FDA issues. I am looking forward to using that experience in assisting Olsson Frank's clients to better work with Congress and the agencies."
Richard Frank, Founder and Senior Principal, Olsson, Frank and Weeda said, "Mr. Szemraj's years of experience working in Congress on the issues that affect our clients will be an invaluable resource as we continue to work with the government on their behalf. We are truly honored to have Mr. Szemraj join our growing public policy group. "
Mr. Szemraj joins Olsson Frank's public policy group, led by former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture John Bode and former Special Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Marshall Matz. The public policy group also includes:
- John R. Block, Secretary of Agriculture under President Ronald Reagan, 1981 to 1985.
- Charles W. Stenholm, former Congressman (D-Texas) and ranking member of the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sally S. Donner, former Director, Government Affairs, Kraft Foods and Altria Corporate Services.
- Brent W. Gattis, former Deputy Chief of Staff for the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Barbara J. Masters, DVM, former Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
- David Bieging, Former Legislative Assistant to Vice President Walter Mondale and Chief of Staff to Congressman Martin Sabo.
Mr. Szemraj holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University.
With more than 30 attorneys and Policy Advisors possessing backgrounds in government and industry, Olsson Frank offers experience and knowledge impossible to find elsewhere. Since opening its doors in 1979, Olsson Frank has participated in nearly all the key national debates relating to food, agriculture, drug, medical devices and dietary supplements on behalf of its clients. The firm's lawyers and Senior Policy Advisors have an established reputation for finding creative solutions to challenging client problems. Olsson Frank Weeda, P.C. is the nation's premier FDA, USDA, and health care law firm, serving clients before federal agencies, courts, and Congress.
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